Antenna alignment devices

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Phan, Tho (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

With means for moving directive antenna for scanning,...

C343S757000, C343S878000

Reexamination Certificate

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07102580

ABSTRACT:
An alignment device for aligning an antenna with a satellite. In one embodiment, the device includes a digital compass to provide an azimuth reading of the antenna when the device is removably affixed to the rear surface of the antenna reflector. In another embodiment, the device includes a first digital level that provides an elevation reading of the antenna when the device is affixed to the rear surface of the antenna reflector. Another embodiment includes first and second digital levels that cooperate to emit a skew signal that is indicative of the skew orientation of the antenna when the device is affixed to the antenna. In yet another embodiment by a transmitter that is placed adjacent to a television that is attached to a set top a box that is attached to the antenna.

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Photograph of antenna and mounting bracket, manufacturing by Channel Master Company and believed to have been publicly available more than one year prior to the filing date of the subject application.

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